Josiah Jackson

High School

Played for coach Jason Krause at Fairfield High
2022 OHSAA Division I All-State First Team
Selected to play in the 2023 US Army Bowl in Frisco, Texas
Multiple-time all-conference selection
Earned all-region and all-city honors
Helped the Indians to a 7-4 record and appearance in the OHSAA playoffs as a senior
Totaled 35 tackles in 2022, including 2.5 tackles for loss, three pass breakups, one forced fumble and a touchdown
Recorded a 27-yard punt return for a touchdown against Lakota East
A member of Fairfield’s 5-4 squad in 2021, which reached the second round of the Division I playoffs
Had 48 tackles with two interceptions as a junior
Also secured 41 tackles, one fumble recovery and a touchdown during his sophomore campaign
Twin brother of fellow WVU commit Jordan Jackson
Earned four-star by On3 and three-star distinction by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals
On3 rates him No. 20 cornerback nationally and No. 5 recruit in Ohio
Ranked as the No. 80 cornerback in the nation, as well as the No. 23 overall player in Ohio by 247Sports
Rivals lists him as the No. 83 overall cornerback and No. 26 Ohio prospect, while ESPN grades him as the No. 91 cornerback nationally and No. 23 player in Ohio
Also offered by Duke, Boston College, Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa State, Maryland and Vanderbilt, among others